Paukaa, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paukaa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paukaa and Hawaii County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hawaii County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawaii County compares with Hawaii
Hawaii County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawaii County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 5.6 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.70 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 30.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hawaii County has lower values than Hawaii for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hawaii County: 18.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Hawaii: 6.2).
Overview
Hawaii County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
Paukaa had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hawaii County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Paukaa is SR-19, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-2000 Puainako St (1), CR-KAWAILANI St. (1) and SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
Route planning tips for Paukaa fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hawaii County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| CR-2000 Puainako St | 1 |
| CR-KAWAILANI St. | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawaii County) |
|---|---|
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / .25 Mile E Of 44 Mm | 2 |
| 34-1162 Hawai¿I Belt Rd | 1 |
| 35-0286 Kihalani Stead Road | 1 |
| 75-5863 Kuakaini Hwy | 1 |
| Ana Keohokalole Hwy / 84' Nw Of Palani Rd | 1 |
| Banyan Way / Hilo Seaside Hotel | 1 |
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / 10' S Of 17 Mm | 1 |
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / 13.2' W Of Hwy 190 | 1 |
Paukaa at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96783) | $77,391 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96783) | $506,108 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawaii County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -21% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +106% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paukaa
How many truck crashes happen in Paukaa?
Hawaii County has had 140 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paukaa?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paukaa: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Paukaa?
The worst month is April: 13.6% of truck crashes in Hawaii County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paukaa?
Since 2015, Hawaii County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paukaa compare with Hawaii?
The yearly rate is 5.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hawaii County, vs 7.3 for Hawaii.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paukaa?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.